Monday, April 8, 2019 Chakri Day/Professional Day No School
Monday, April 8, 2019 is Chakri Day. No school for students and classified staff. However, it is a professional day for certified staff. Classes resume on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. It will be an ‘F’ day.
Songkran Assembly
Our students will participate in our annual Songkran Assembly on Friday Apr. 12. Due to space restrictions and safety regulations, this is a student only event and parents will not be admitted to the theater. We will however, upload photos onto our Flickr pages. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
ES ‘Out of Uniform’ Day—April 4 and 5, 2019
These two days are ‘Out of uniform’ days in the Elementary School. On PE days, students need to wear their PE uniforms. On their non PE day, students may choose to not wear their ISB uniform. Appropriate dress guidelines for our ‘Out of Uniform’ days are:
- Pants/slacks/shorts—good condition
- Shirts/blouses—sleeves & midriff required, appropriate logos only
- Skirts/dresses/jumpers—sleeves required, modest length
- Shoes—sneakers, street shoes or leather sandals with back strap
- Hats must be worn all the time when playing outside during recess or during PE classes
ES After School Activities
We are more than half way through our ES Explore Program.
Most of ES Explore classes have already hosted their 6th session.
Please note that Fun with Science grades 2-3, will be cancelled on Monday, April 1st. Makeup class is scheduled for Monday, May 27th.
Regards,
Livnat Ziskinder
ES Explore Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
Angst Documentary: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety
On Wednesday, April 3 from 6:30-8pm in the MPB1, the High School counselors will host a screening of the documentary Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety. This screening will be for parents only.
Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of worry, fear, nervousness and apprehension. Every student experiences some level of anxiety as a part of life. Anxiety becomes a problem when it disrupts their day to day life and prevents them from doing things they used to enjoy. Angst was created to help break the stigma related to anxiety and open up the conversation around mental health. It features kids, adolescents, experts and researchers. The filmmakers believe there is power in watching Angst as a community – power to change and permission to talk about it. The film is 56 minutes and will be followed by a discussion.
Beginning Band Drive on Saturday, March 30
Date: Saturday, March 30, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: MS Band Room (4-107) on the first floor of the Cultural Center (CC)
On Saturday, March 30, ISB will hold its annual Beginning Band Drive for current grade 5 students who have signed up for band next year, and current grade 4 students who wish to take private lessons next year on a band instrument. During the Beginning Band Drive, students can try out many different band instruments with the help of experts to find out which instrument they may enjoy and which instrument best suits them. Band instruments include: flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba and percussion (drums and mallets).
The ISB Middle School Band program has a reputation as being one of the finest in international schools. This year for the 9th year in a row, and for the 12th out of the past 13 years, ISB has sent more students than any other school to the prestigious AMIS Asian Middle School Honor Band Festival. Student musicians audition for this festival through a rigorous blind audition process, competing with all other IASAS schools as well as international schools in South Korea, China and Japan. Students that were accepted have performed in many countries in Asia and Europe.
To take part in the Beginning Band Drive on March 30, please sign up using the Google form that can be found here. It includes specific time/sign-up information. Finding the right instrument that best suits your child is a very important process.
https://goo.gl/forms/45mZTSSCcEA0w5Pn2
If you have questions, please feel free to email Brent Poling <brentp@isb.ac.th>.
Best regards,
Brent Poling and Kentaro Udagawa
MS Bands
Save the Date: Digital Citizenship Parent Workshop May 9th, 7:45-8:45
Mark your calendars! More information and sign up to come.
(Updated) Second Chance Bangkok Sale
Second Chance Bangkok is a local initiative, fair trade organization in the Klong Toey Slum that uses donated clothing to create upcycled goods. They provide opportunities for people who have experienced barriers to employment. They also finance projects that support families in the slum.
From March 25th-April 5th we will be collecting donations for Second Chance Bangkok. Please bring in gently used clothing, books, toys, etc. You can drop off donations in the grade 3 quad beginning on March 25th. Please see poster here.
If you have large items to donate you can call SCB at – 02-2491921 from Tue – Sat 10 – 4 pm.
(Repeat) Nominations for PTA Executive Board 2018/2019 are now open!
In order for the PTA to continue to offer critical community-enhancing activities like Intercultural Day, Staff Appreciation, parent education and social support events, Welcome Wai, student activities and materials grants and MORE, we need marvelous parents like YOU!! This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact at ISB, while having fun, creating exciting memories, and getting to know even more wonderful people. We are seeking enthusiastic and spirited individuals to help make 2019-2020 another fantastic year, where our entire community feels connected! If serving on the PTA Board sounds like a possible fit for your talents and interests, please complete the electronic application form (link: https://goo.gl/forms/u2UUuPYAPhAJeUji2) and someone from the Nominating Committee will be in touch.
PTA Overview:
The ISB PTA is a parent run auxiliary with the goal to help its community and our children have a memorable and pleasant experience at ISB. PTA’s main objective is to encourage parental involvement through social events and activities that help bring the ISB community together. Among its assortment of tasks, PTA members meet monthly, share monthly activity reports, participate in budgeting, and contribute to Touchstone articles.
PTA Roles Overview:
| President – Primary liaison between PTA and the school administration. Oversees officers, chairs, and committees. |
| Vice President – Liaise and support the Community Representatives and chair the PTA Nominating Committee. PTA representative on Food, Security, and Transportation committees. |
| IFF Coordinator – Plan, organize and ensure smooth operation at IFF. |
| Adult Education Coordinator – Manages course offerings, enrollment fees & payments. |
| Secretary – Creates meeting agendas, notifies Board Members and Membership of regularly scheduled meetings, and records and reports meeting minutes |
| Treasurer – Manages all PTA budgets and financials, through the use of good accounting and in accordance with Bylaws. A background in accounting is required. |
| ES Coordinator – Organizes PTA school meetings and intercultural day activities, represents general parent interests, ideas and suggestions to the school leadership team. |
| MS Coordinator – Organizes PTA school meetings and student socials, represents general parent interests, ideas and suggestions to the school leadership team. |
| HS Coordinator – Organizes PTA school meetings, liaises & supports subcommittees, represents general parent interests, ideas and suggestions to the school leadership team. Works in team with the Principal Forum coordinator and as a liaison for communication with the HS administration and the PTA. |
| Communications Coordinator – Maintains PTA website, publishes “PTA e-news” newsletters & updates the PTA Facebook page as needed. |
| Editor in Chief of Touchstone – Oversees editing, layout, writing, proofreading, publishing, and distribution of Touchstone magazine. |
| Hospitality Coordinator – Organizes cookie appreciation day, Staff Appreciation lunch, hospitality treats and distributes cards/gifts for births, farewell & welcome for staff. |
| Welcome Wai Coordinator – Organizes parent activities like welcome coffees, new parents orientation, first point of welcome for new ISB families and assists in their integration to ISB. |
Elections for the PTA Executive Board 2019/2020 will be held on 14-May at 6pm.
Thank you for your interest!
Nominating Committee:
Bettina Bremsteller (pta-firstvp@isb.ac.th)
Katie Edsall (pta-president@isb.ac.th)
Tara Osterstock (pta-secretary@isb.ac.th)
Tiffany Romasanta (tiffanylr415@gmail.com)
Mary Ann Morse (maryannbanker1@gmail.com)
(Repeat) ES PE Swimming 2019
The second session of PE swimming will begin on March 29, 2019. Please see schedule below:
Second Session: March 29 – May 7
Grade 5: Davis, Murray
Grade 4: Scott(Black), Day
Grade 3: Bowyer, Longman
Grade 2: Allen, Hagen(Black)
Grade 1: Scranton
KG: —–
Pre-K: Patty Vidayanakorn, Zoe Trodden
Third Session: May 8 – June 6
Grade 5: Armitage(Dolphins), Burnett
Grade 4: Merritt, Crimi
Grade 3: Bailey(Wolves), Macky
Grade 2: Giles
Grade 1: Allen, Zammuto
KG: Brickerd, Pool
Students will be participating in a swimming and water safety unit as part of the Elementary Physical Education (PE) Program. This unit is designed to promote knowledge and skills in the areas of personal water safety, fundamental strokes, and simple water rescues. There will be three swimming specialists along with Corry Day, ISB’s Aquatics Director, assisting the PE teacher with the swimming unit. We will also have a lifeguard on deck during every class.
The program is designed to help meet the needs of all of the students, and is based on the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program. Students will be screened and placed in a level that is developmentally appropriate based upon his or her current swimming ability.
What to bring to PE:
Swimsuit, towel, and goggles clearly marked with the student’s name to every PE lesson. Girls are requested to wear a one-piece swimsuit. UV (rash) protective shirts are permitted, but rash shirts need to be properly fitted, as loose rash shirts inhibit swimming efficiency. Should a student forget to bring a swimsuit, towel, or goggles, a loaner will be provided to the student for the day and this will need to be returned at the end of class.
Students with long hair need to wear a swim cap or tie their hair back for each lesson. We encourage students to bring their own sunscreen if they so desire.
Because students will have an alternate PE lesson should the weather prevent them from swimming, they need to come in their normal PE attire to each lesson including athletic shoes and socks. Students may bring crocs or sandals in their swim bag should they choose to wear them after swimming class.
Swimming is a part of the ISB PE curriculum and full participation is expected. Any student who is unable to participate in class must inform the PE teacher in writing or via e-mail. If no notification is received prior to their PE class, they will be expected to participate.
If you or your child have any questions about the swimming unit please do not hesitate to contact your child’s PE teacher.
ES PE Team
(Repeat) Grade 5 Book Sale
We are hoping that with the inevitable new year’s resolutions comes to the hope of purging some of the books that are sitting around your house and giving them to a worthy cause!
The Grade 5 Book Sale: Thursday and Friday, May 2nd and May 3rd
We will start collecting:
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- FICTION books for younger and older readers (no non-fiction this year).
- ANY books for younger readers!
- Magazines and comics
The box will be found in front of the ES Office starting the middle of February. Please donate! All of the proceeds go to Mercy Centre in Klong Toey.
Thank you!
Steve Perkins and the 5th Grade Team
(Repeat) ISB Summer School 2019 – Registration Now Open!
Our ISB Summer School Office is now open and accepting registrations for Summer School 2019 at ISB! You can go to the ISB website, or click here, to access all information about dates, programs, and fees, and to submit a registration form online.
New to our Special Enrichment Camp offerings this year:
- ES/MS Environmental Science Camp – 4 overnights at our EWC – 1 or 2 week options
- ES/MS Innovator’s Workshop – 1 or 2 week options
Our Summer School Office is located through the door on the right side of the ISB Bookstore where Khun Fon will be there to greet and assist you Monday to Fridays, 7:00 – 11:30am.
For any questions, please email sumdir@isb.ac.th
Best Regards,
Mr. Maurilio Baron-Toaldo
Summer School Director
(Repeat) After School Supervision
Any elementary school student on campus outside of regular school hours, who is not participating in a school sponsored event, must be actively supervised by an adult in charge, appointed by the family. This includes being in the elementary Learning Hub (library).
eNews Guidelines
Shelley Bragg
shelleyb@isb.ac.th
ISB eNewsletters provide a valuable avenue for communication within the ISB parent community. For your convenience we have provided you with our eNewsletter guidelines below.
Submitting an announcement for publication
ISB accepts announcements from ISB families for potential publication in our eNewsletters. The announcements are generally intended to highlight events that occur at ISB and/or highlight information about ISB.
What to include in the announcement
- A title for your announcement
- An email contact for further information
Where to submit your announcement
4publish@isb.ac.th is for announcements of interest to the entire ISB community.
tinaratr@isb.ac.th is for Elementary School (ES) announcements of interest to ES families.
phremjiz@isb.ac.th is for Middle School (MS) announcements of interest to MS families.
vijitl@isb.ac.th is for High School (HS) announcements of interest to HS families.
Your announcement will be submitted to the appropriate Principal and/or to our Director of Marketing and Communications for review. ISB reserves the right to determine which announcements will and will not be published, and to edit announcements that are approved for publication.
Frequency of eNewsletter mailings
The ISB eNewsletter that is for the entire community is sent out on Thursdays. Announcements for potential publication in this newsletter must be received by noon on Thursdays.
The ES, MS, and HS eNewsletters are sent out on Fridays. Announcements for potential publication in these newsletters must be received by noon on Fridays.
Calendar of Events
April 2019
| April. 4 | Welcome Wai Event 8 am @ Sweet Poppy |
| April. 4-5 | ES ‘Out of School Uniform’ Day |
| April. 5 | Class Placement Input Form due to the ES Counseling |
| Thai Food Fair 9:00-13:00 (HS/MS Cafeteria) | |
| Apr. 8 | Chakri Day: Professional Day (No School for Students and Classified Staff) |
| Apr. 12 | MAP Testing Closes |
| ES Songkran Assembly (Students only) 9:00am (Chevron) | |
| Apr. 15-19 | Spring Holiday (No School) |
| Apr. 23 | 1:10 pm Early Dismissal |
| Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm (MPB3) | |
| Apr. 24 | PreK-Gr. 11 Parent Transition Meeting 8:00 am (Venue – TBA) |